Times of India

In an inspiring project, eighth-grader Locklyn Raye Ward from Oklahoma explored the antibacterial capabilities of wild plants. Analyzing 24 plants sourced from her family’s farm, she found that 56 percent demonstrated antibacterial effects, but none were as potent as commercial antibiotics. Interestingly, seven native plants showcased promising antibiotic properties, prompting Locklyn to highlight the importance of wild plants while addressing the significant issue of antibiotic overuse.

India has included fast bowler Auqib Nabi in their squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand. This decision follows an injury to Prasidh Krishna, who will miss the entire ODI series. Nitish Kumar Reddy will remain with the ODI squad before joining India A for a four-day match. The two-Test series against New Zealand is scheduled to commence on November 19.

Mugdha Deshmukh, a 34-year-old woman who returned to India, was found dead in Pune this week. Her family was unaware of her return and suspected something was wrong when she could not be contacted. They discovered food delivery transactions that indicated her presence in India, prompting further investigation. Police located her rented apartment and found her body without visible injuries.

Canada's immigration authority emphasizes that international students may work only if their study permits allow it. Students can work off campus for a maximum of 24 hours per week during study sessions. Violating these work conditions can lead to serious repercussions, including loss of student status. Furthermore, unauthorized work may result in a permanent record of fraud with IRCC and a five-year return ban.

Senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal faces a preliminary inquiry by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. He has been accused of misusing his official position to benefit Goyal Fashions Private Limited. The inquiry includes alleged irregularities in the purchase of villas by Agrawal and his family members. Agrawal reportedly secured financial benefits for the company while he was in charge of industries.

The US state department has authorized the potential sale of 500 PAC-3 interceptors to Ukraine. This deal, valued at $2.1 billion, reflects Ukraine's ongoing military support needs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency of immediate deliveries to address winter threats. The planned delivery timelines have raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of Ukraine's defense capabilities. Zelenskyy has requested a winter support package involving immediate supplies from existing stocks.

As the Mumbai Indians strategize for IPL 2027, they are contemplating bringing Rohit Sharma back as captain while also considering trading Hardik Pandya to another team. With Kieron Pollard leading a revamped coaching staff that includes Robin Uthappa and T Dilip, MI aims for a turnaround after finishing ninth in the previous season.

The Bombay High Court has mandated that the Maharashtra government compensate activist Arun Ferreira with Rs 2 lakh. This ruling was based on the violation of Ferreira's fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22, as he was arrested without valid identification and was not informed of the reasons for his detention.

The national capital region will implement a complete ban on construction and demolition activities from November 5 to 20. This measure is part of a broader initiative to combat rising winter pollution levels. Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav confirmed that there would be no rollback of existing vehicle entry restrictions. Additionally, swift actions will target non-conforming industries and pollution hotspots in the region.

After leaving her Rs 50 LPA corporate career to support her daughter Shivika’s chess ambitions, Nidhi Bhasin Rohilla discovered gaps in Delhi’s chess ecosystem. She set out to build what was missing, creating an academy, tournaments, and communities for players across ages and abilities. Today, her initiatives span eight states, championing accessibility, inclusion and a culture where chess thrives beyond ratings, titles and competition.

A fire broke out at a shoe manufacturing factory in Delhi's Mangolpuri Industrial Area, which killed four individuals. Firefighters responded quickly and managed to rescue six people trapped inside the building. Two injured victims were taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital for treatment following the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by local authorities and police personnel.